Postcode report
IG6 1JQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About IG6 1JQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
IG6 1JQ is a postcode in Aldborough, Redbridge, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IG6 1JQ, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IG6 1JQ are health and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IG6 1JQ is based on Redbridge 012 Census 2021. It covers 6,627 residents, 8,262 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near IG6 1JQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IG6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £623k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IG6 1JQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IG6 1JQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IG6 1JQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IG6 1JQ
Is IG6 1JQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IG6 1JQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IG6 1JQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IG6 1JQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IG6 1JQ?
LocaleIQ matched IG6 1JQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IG6 1JQ?
The latest median sold price is £623k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IG6 1JQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.